Theme: Planting a Seed

Greetings Everyone, Everywhere! 

We're going to plant some seeds today.

(FYI - This is a REALLY LONG post with LOTS of information!)

You'll need a container, some soil, some seeds, some water, some sun, and a LOT of patience!

(If your garden is inside, you might want a cookie tray or towel or plate to set your project on - so it doesn't get water or dirt all over the place...)

"What if I don't have a container?"

Here are two ways to make your own:

1. From newspaper or a paper bag:

2. From a toilet paper tube!

You can also use whatever containers you have around.

Here are some I've been saving:

And here they are, ready to go:

 

I cut it down for a shorter container:

*You can totally use a milk carton, too!

*Gardener Sarah ate all the ice cream and then thought to herself, "This would be an AWESOME place to start some seeds!"

"How do I choose the best container for my seeds?"

Okay, here are all of my seed containers, filled with soil, ready to go:

For even MORE ideas about containers and a video of the toilet paper tube seed starters, check this out:

Okay, ready, set....PLANT! 

*You'll want to follow the instructions super closely on the seed packet...

*If the instructions say to bury the seed 1/4 inch in the soil, then do that!

*You can use a ruler or your pinky to measure 1/4 inch, 1/2 inch, or 1 inch.

*When you water your seeds, the soil should be moist and dark.

*NOT A PUDDLE! and not dry!

*Keep the soil moist.

*Place them in a sunny spot, but not too hot!

*If you notice the soil is dry and hard, water it a little more.

*If you notice the soil is wet all the time, water it a little less. 

*Observe the soil like a Scientist - it may take a week or more for your seeds to sprout!

*Finally, be patient! Use your patience tool!

(...don't forget to water yourself!)